Asks where Rs20 billio­n, spent on Pakist­an Kidney and Liver Instit­ute, have goneLAHORE: Expressing serious concern over the pathetic condition of Lahore’s Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI), Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Monday asked where Rs20 billion, spent on the institute, had gone. CJP expresses displeasure at state of Lahore mental health institutionThe CJP asked him what the reason for this discrimination was and whether the doctors at public sector hospitals were getting the same salaries. Addressing the chief secretary, the CJP asked whether there is a lack of talent in Pakistan. The CJP, taking notice of closure of Liver Transplant Centre at Sheikh Zaid Hospital, observed that the court will not allow its closure. Taking notice of deteriorating condition of Ayub Hospital in Peshawar, Justice Nisar hinted at visiting the hospital soon along with a team of doctors.

Source: The Express Tribune May 01, 2018 05:01 UTC